What a difference a day makes indeed. the conditions were warm (although the breeze is getting a bit of chill in it) and the water was very clear. I read about the dip below 20 degrees yesterday and it gave me pause but what a fabulous swim today. If only the traffic would stay off the road for me like it did for Mr Pence then I would not arrive so late! It makes me think of a move to Manly and not of a big concrete road or tunnel or both though.
I was grateful today that I am an invisible middle aged woman. While the lycra was holding up well, the zip on my swim suit burst but no one noticed. Phew. There was so much to focus on in the swim
look at these swimmers!!!
Baton change between early and 7 am swimmers
with the smaller numbers and the chill I cant make it to Shelly for photos or people will turn blue so my photos are only of doublers etc. Quality instead of quantity
Ian’s cap does need replacing
Lost property
Special B & B Monthly Dinner – Swim with all your Heart
The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 9th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The dinner precedes our “Swim with all your Heart” event on Saturday 13th May and we have two special guest speakers. James Partington, one of our B&B swimmers will tell of his personal experience with heart disease. A very fit James, at the age of 37, was diagnosed with “a bicuspid aortic valve, moderate regurgitation and an aortic aneurism of over 50mm”. What the ?? Come along and find out.
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The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.
12 comments
Elizabeth X
28/04/2017 at 2:32 pm
CAKE STALL TOMORROW MORNING
In aid of Royal Flying Doctor Service & Australian Working Dog Rescue
You can support these worthy causes by baking, helping serve, buying & eating 🍰🍪😋 or donating. 👍😊💛
Elizabeth X
28/04/2017 at 2:34 pm
Yet another fabulous inclusive blog Elizabeth. Bravo
Shelley K
28/04/2017 at 3:59 pm
Invisibility has its advantages. If it’s any consolation you are visible to other middle aged women.
Not a problem Kit will be having with those funky trunks.
Very jealous reading today’s blog and not having swum in such conditions. Thanks for ruining my day…
Shelley K
28/04/2017 at 4:01 pm
PS welcome back Derek
LSA aka HKTQ
28/04/2017 at 4:20 pm
Fabulous conditions indeed – the clearest swim for the last couple of months we’ve been here!
I came back from a full swim the other day to find I hadn’t done up my zip on my ‘racing’ swimsuit – people probably think it’s a new fashion we’re setting E1!
I think Ian’s hanging on to his cap as a blog-tarting strategy – he’s getting daily coverage and comments about it! A bit like how Lips’ old rashie was used for the same effect!
xx
Edwina Harrison
28/04/2017 at 5:20 pm
It’s a good excuse for buying a new costume Elizabeth! Wonderful swim today. 👍🐳
Lisa B
28/04/2017 at 6:17 pm
I knew I shouldn’t have taken a day off! It sounds and looks like a beautiful swim. Lovely photos Elizabeth.
Fiona Horn
28/04/2017 at 7:06 pm
Fab blog…but,but…what have you been reading? I look forward to that blog bit every week!
Elizabeth Stewart
28/04/2017 at 8:03 pm
This week I have been reading The Crossing Places by ELLY Griffiths. An archaeologist main character who is helping police. So far very very good
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ian the slowest
29/04/2017 at 2:29 am
yes, today’s water was crystal clear. If I had a camera I could have shown you all a 300 mm bream eating a long strand of sea grass and a 450 mm catfish with another fish rubbing against it all before I got out to the point.
The sun with lack of wind was a lovely bonus.
Elizabeth, I had a swim beside you and noted your good looking stroking. Keep it up,
Elizabeth Stewart
29/04/2017 at 6:18 am
Ian – that is the best thing I have heard in a long time!!!
Elizabeth Stewart
Fiona Horn
30/04/2017 at 10:35 am
Thanks for the recommendation!